Hood College
Frederick, Maryland · Private, nonprofit · 1,194 undergraduates
Of 19 programs with reported earnings, 17 leave graduates out-earning a typical Maryland high-school graduate (about $37,571/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 60 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,424 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,454 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,837 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,638 |
| $110k and up | $29,078 |
| All families (average) | $20,873 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $78,503 | +$40,932 | clears the bar | $23,331 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $75,246 | +$37,675 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $93,047 | +$55,476 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,886 | +$16,315 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $56,107 | +$18,536 | clears the bar | $46,161 | 2.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $71,439 | +$33,868 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $65,110 | +$27,539 | clears the bar | $22,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $92,955 | +$55,384 | clears the bar | $26,750 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Master's Degree | $90,850 | +$53,279 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $60,022 | +$22,451 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $70,544 | +$32,973 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $32,805 | -$4,766 | falls short | $22,125 | n/a |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $44,411 | +$6,840 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | Master's Degree | $50,172 | +$12,601 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,126 | +$12,555 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 19 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 37% of students receive Pell grants · 57% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.